The Slowest Step in a Reaction Mechanism Is Called the ________

question 150

Multiple Choice

The slowest step in a reaction mechanism is called the ________ step.

• A)activation
• B)elementary
• C)rate law
• D)rate-determining

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

the variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to explore its effects on the dependent variable.

Control Group

A collection of individuals in a study who do not undergo the experimental intervention, serving as a comparison point to evaluate the performance of participants who do.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects not exposed to the treatment or intervention being tested, used as a baseline to compare the effects of the treatment on the experimental group.